Bluegrass Instrumental Christmas Music to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Curl up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy these Bluegrass Instrumental Christmas Music picks to get you in the holiday spirit.
The Best of Bluegrass Christmas
It’s that time of year again! The time when Christmas trees start popping up in living rooms and holiday music can be heard on the radio. If you’re looking for some festive bluegrass tunes to get you in the holiday spirit, look no further. Here are some of the best bluegrass Christmas songs to get you feeling jolly.
“Frosty the Snowman” by The Stanley Brothers
“Frosty the Snowman” is a perennial holiday favorite, and this bluegrass instrumental cover by The Stanley Brothers is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Featuring some of the best bluegrass musicians of all time, this track is a must-have for any bluegrass fan’s holiday collection.
“Christmas Time’s A-Coming” by Bill Monroe
Bill Monroe’s “Christmas Time’s A-Coming” is a bluegrass Christmas classic. The song has a simple, catchy melody that is perfect for sing-alongs. The lyrics paint a picture of a idyllic rural Christmas scene, filled with family, friends, and horseshoes.
“Jingle Bells” by The Osborne Brothers
One of the most covered holiday songs of all time, “Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857. It was originally published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh,” and it wasn’t until ten years later that it became known as “Jingle Bells.” The Osborne Brothers’ version is a bluegrass instrumental take on the holiday classic, and it’s sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
More Great Bluegrass Christmas Songs
If you’re looking for more great bluegrass Christmas songs, look no further! Here are some of our favorites to get you in the holiday spirit. From fast-paced instrumentals to heartwarming ballads, these songs are sure to get your toes tapping.
“White Christmas” by Flatt & Scruggs
“White Christmas” by Flatt & Scruggs is a great bluegrass Christmas song that will get you in the holiday spirit. This song was originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942 and has since been covered by many artists, including Flatt & Scruggs. This version of the song features intricate guitar work and a lively bluegrass beat.
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” by The Kentucky Colonels
From The Kentucky Colonels’ 1965 LP, “The Music Of Bill Monroe From 1936 To 1966”, this is an instrumental version of the Christmas standard, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”.
“Silent Night” by The Dillards
One of the best-known and most-beloved Christmas carols, “Silent Night” was originally written in German by Josef Mohr, a young Catholic priest. The beloved hymn has been translated into hundreds of languages and recorded by countless artists over the years, but this Bluegrass version by The Dillards is truly special.
The Dillards are a legendary American Bluegrass band from Missouri who have been performing since the 1950s. Their music is characterized by soaring vocal harmonies, impeccable musicianship, and a delightful sense of humor. This rendition of “Silent Night” features all of those elements, and is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
